Eleanor Holmes Norton on Immigration

Democratic Representative (DC-Delegate)

Allow more visas for STEM college graduates.

Norton co-sponsored Attracting the Best and Brightest Act

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make up to 50,000 visas available to qualified immigrants who:

possess a graduate degree at the level of master's or higher in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM degree) from a qualifying U.S. research institution of higher education;

have an employment offer from a U.S. employer in a field related to such degree;

are the subject of an approved labor certification; and

will receive a wage for such employment that is at least the actual wage paid by the employer to all other individuals with similar experience and qualifications.

Makes unused STEM visas available for other employment-based visa categories.

Makes available on the DHS website information regarding foreign STEM employers, the number of aliens granted STEM status, and their occupations.